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Oregon artist and sculptor David Crawford has two new sculptures at Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach.

Mending

‘Mending’, a female form, conveys themes of choosing a path and how imperfections and flaws become integral parts of the self one makes on the journey to adulthood. “Flaws can become character, and scars can become spice,” Crawford said. “Some of the most impactful people have had many obstacles in their way to becoming the person we revere. “An ode to animals and their history of working with humans, ‘Cobbled Ox’ depicts a beast of burden in a strained pose. “ I have attempted to deal with the tensions inherent in our utilization of a fellow being,” said Crawford. Both sculptures are limited editions of nine.

Crawford lives and maintains a studio and foundry in Halfway, Oregon where each of his distinctive sculptures are made by hand. Crawford says he owes his very rural upbringing and surroundings as the main influences on the images he creates.

Cannon Beach Gallery will host its 27th Annual Miniatures Show from November 1-December 2, 2013. In the spirit of the Stormy Weather Arts Festival, CB Arts Association Members are invited to attend a Preview Party on Friday, November 1, from 7:00-8:30pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to call dibs on one of Zemula Fleming’s coveted beaded mosaic pieces. If you aren’t already a member, we can easily enroll you! In addition to new works by Fleming, the gallery will literally be filled with small works of art. Many items are reasonably priced and provide the perfect opportunity to buy local in preparation for the holidays.
On Saturday, November 2, listen to live music performed by Bossa Duo between 1-3pm. Come back to attend our Artist’s Reception from 5-8pm. The Stormy Weather Arts Raffle Drawing will occur that evening at 7:30 pm. This year, two prizes will be awarded, consisting of one larger and two smaller mosaics by Fleming. Tickets are still available at the gallery or by calling 503-436-0744.
On Sunday, we will wrap up the weekend’s festivities with an all-day Jeweler’s Trunk Show featuring designers Lisa Kerr and Elizabeth Pattison.
Drenda Duff, winner of the 2011 CBAA Individual Artist Grant, will be showcased in November as well. Duff will share work from her interactive activity book entitled “Art is the Beach.” Original watercolor illustrations, ink cartoons, and sample writings from “Art is the Beach” will be on display in anticipation of the book’s release in summer 2014.

Bill Churchill first showed the original wood carving at the Masters of the American West at the Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA. The bronze was cast in a limited edition of just 9. We will display #2/9 for Stormy Weather Arts Festival together with the original wood sculptures by the artist.